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“Abby was punctual and very sweet with my hyper social cat for over a week. She left me very detailed messages and photos and even left the house clean and tidy after her visit. Recommended!”
“Jessie did a fantastic job giving my little anxious void some love as I went out of town for a few days. All directions were followed, I got some funny pictures of my cat, and the reports were all detailed accordingly. I could tell from the behaviors he exhibited that he was comfortable around Jessie, which made me quite happy to see.”
“Above and beyond service and care for my kitty! They made sure to give her lots of attention and playtime when they visited and very prompt updates and pictures. I was very happy with their care”
“Holly has done a great job on multiple drop-in visits for my cat! Her availability has worked out great with my schedule and she is always timely and professional. My cat always seems happy and well looked-after when I come home :)”
“Lindsay took great care of my cat Kinsley. She followed all instructions and sent me photos and updates after every visit. Kinsley warmed up to Lindsay right away, she got lots of pets and treats. It was clear that my little kitty was very comfortable around her. I would absolutely have Lindsay watch her again.”
“Phinea watched my two cats for a week while I was out of town. She was AMAZING!!! She gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I could tell immediately that Phinea *knows* cats by the way she introduced herself to my cats and the way they immediately felt comfortable with her. She sent me loads of pics each visit and detailed notes, and it was obviously my kitties were getting lots of love & attention and were having so much fun playing with her. I will 100% be hiring Phinea again next time I go out of town. 10/10 !!!!”
“Kim was amazing with my cat. She’ usually a bit shy, but she warmed up quickly thanks to the sitter’s gentle and calm approach. I received regular updates, photos, and messages that gave me peace of mind while I was away. Highly recommend Kim’s service for anyone needing trustworthy and loving care for their pets.”
“Adri went above and beyond! Our apartment flooded right before our travel, and we were nervous to leave our cat in the chaos. Adri took such good care of the cat and our apartment. We're very grateful for her!”
“Rachel did an amazing job watching our cats for an extended vacation. She truly is a cat whisperer, as one of our furbabies routinely hides from new people. From day one, Rachel had already made this one her buddy. She went above and beyond, and we would love to book with her again in the future!”
“Liz was fantastic! She made sure schedule a meet and greet beforehand to get familiar with my house setup and introduce herself to my kitty. She has quick response time and very professional. Would definitely book again!”
“Ellen was diligent with communication and sent lots of photos! She cared for our cat as if it were her own and went above and beyond to provide the best cat sitting experience that she could.”
“While I was on a t day trip in the mountains, knowing that you were coming to take care of my boy was a huge relief. I will be reaching out again in the future, thank you so much!”
“Lara was very responsive and communicative. You can tell that she truly cares about your pet! She left my apartment very very clean and my sometimes grumpy senior kitty was in a great mood when I got home.”
“Obie loves his time with Darian! I appreciate that I can trust Darian to always be there to give him love and affection and keep him healthy and taken care of while I’m gone.”
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Abby B.Star Sitter
“Abby was punctual and very sweet with my hyper social cat for over a week. She left me very detailed messages and photos and even left the house clean and tidy after her visit. Recommended!”
Jessie T.Star Sitter
“Jessie did a fantastic job giving my little anxious void some love as I went out of town for a few days. All directions were followed, I got some funny pictures of my cat, and the reports were all detailed accordingly. I could tell from the behaviors he exhibited that he was comfortable around Jessie, which made me quite happy to see.”
Mauro & Diego M.
Star Sitter
“Above and beyond service and care for my kitty! They made sure to give her lots of attention and playtime when they visited and very prompt updates and pictures. I was very happy with their care”
terri m.Star Sitter
“Terri was great!! She left detailed visit notes and a lot of pictures!!! I felt my senior cat was in good hands!! I would recommend her highly!!!”
Holly S.
“Holly has done a great job on multiple drop-in visits for my cat! Her availability has worked out great with my schedule and she is always timely and professional. My cat always seems happy and well looked-after when I come home :)”
Melissa C.Star Sitter
“Melissa took great care of my cat. She was flexible, followed my instructions well, and was very communicative. I would happily use her again!”
Lindsay H.Star Sitter
“Lindsay took great care of my cat Kinsley. She followed all instructions and sent me photos and updates after every visit. Kinsley warmed up to Lindsay right away, she got lots of pets and treats. It was clear that my little kitty was very comfortable around her. I would absolutely have Lindsay watch her again.”
Phinea R.Star Sitter
“Phinea watched my two cats for a week while I was out of town. She was AMAZING!!! She gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I could tell immediately that Phinea *knows* cats by the way she introduced herself to my cats and the way they immediately felt comfortable with her. She sent me loads of pics each visit and detailed notes, and it was obviously my kitties were getting lots of love & attention and were having so much fun playing with her. I will 100% be hiring Phinea again next time I go out of town. 10/10 !!!!”
Jessica Z.Star Sitter
“We highly recommend Jessica! She takes good care of our two cats and she’s the first one we ask when we need someone to drop in on them when we’re away.”
Kim D.Star Sitter
“Kim was amazing with my cat. She’ usually a bit shy, but she warmed up quickly thanks to the sitter’s gentle and calm approach. I received regular updates, photos, and messages that gave me peace of mind while I was away. Highly recommend Kim’s service for anyone needing trustworthy and loving care for their pets.”
Adri B.
“Adri went above and beyond! Our apartment flooded right before our travel, and we were nervous to leave our cat in the chaos. Adri took such good care of the cat and our apartment. We're very grateful for her!”
Rachel B.
“Rachel did an amazing job watching our cats for an extended vacation. She truly is a cat whisperer, as one of our furbabies routinely hides from new people. From day one, Rachel had already made this one her buddy. She went above and beyond, and we would love to book with her again in the future!”
Liz T.Star Sitter
“Liz was fantastic! She made sure schedule a meet and greet beforehand to get familiar with my house setup and introduce herself to my kitty. She has quick response time and very professional. Would definitely book again!”
Ellen M.Star Sitter
“Ellen was diligent with communication and sent lots of photos! She cared for our cat as if it were her own and went above and beyond to provide the best cat sitting experience that she could.”
Melissa M.
“Melissa was amazing with Charlie my cat! All the pictures were above and beyond so I could see he was happy! I would definitely use Melissa again, thank you!”
Hannah K.
“She was very kind and super responsive! She made sure Stanley was well taken care of. ☺️”
Maitlyn R.
“While I was on a t day trip in the mountains, knowing that you were coming to take care of my boy was a huge relief. I will be reaching out again in the future, thank you so much!”
Lara S.Star Sitter
“Lara was very responsive and communicative. You can tell that she truly cares about your pet! She left my apartment very very clean and my sometimes grumpy senior kitty was in a great mood when I got home.”
Darian T.Star Sitter
“Obie loves his time with Darian! I appreciate that I can trust Darian to always be there to give him love and affection and keep him healthy and taken care of while I’m gone.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Lakeside on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $22 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 3,934 cat sitters in Lakeside. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Lakeside cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Lakeside have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Lakeside.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Lakeside cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 3,934 cat sitters in Lakeside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Lakeside, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 91% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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